Bead Projects With Crackle Beads

Crackle beads have interior cracks that give the beads a splintered, fractured appearance. You can purchase crackle beads or make them yourself by baking marbles in an extremely hot oven and then cooling them immediately in ice water. Because crackle beads are so distinctive, they make a unique addition to a variety of craft projects. [...]

Synthetic Turquoise

From the earlier on, people from around the world see Turquoise as their favourite. Regarding to this magic stone,there are lots of stories in diverse versions. The persian believes the good luck it brings the whole day,at sight of the turquoise in the early morning. The egyptian guard the precious stone store with Turquoise in [...]

Lucite Beads How To Clean Old Acrylic Costume Jewelry?

How to clean old acrylic costume jewelry? – lucite beads

Oh, how I scored at an antique store!

Acrylic age ( “Bakelite?) Suspension of the chains and bracelets, earrings, fashion bracelets and a ton of plastic.

So much so that very beautiful and I love to do things outside, but it is dirty, with sticky [...]

Crackle Bead = Sparkle!

When I looked at these beads, the word “sparkle” came to mind. What I meant to think was “crackle“, but what kept coming out was “sparkle”.

These crackle beads are so great and will be a perfect complement to any white beads or crystals. They really look like tiny crystal balls!! AND, they are VERY [...]